Domina (en. Dominate)

/dɔ.mi.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Title given to a woman possessing authority, often used in a religious or historical context.
The domina of the church was respected by all members of the community.
La domina de l'église était respectée par tous les membres de la communauté.
Woman who has control or domination over a situation.
She was the domina of the group, making all the important decisions.
Elle était la domina du groupe, prenant toutes les décisions importantes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'domina', meaning 'mistress' or 'lady'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mistress of the situation
Woman who has control over the situation.
domina de la situation
to be the domina
To be in a position of authority or control.
être la domina
domina and servus
Expression referring to the relationship between a master and a servant.
domina et servus

Related Words

domination
Action of dominating, exercising authority over something.
domination
dominates
Verb in the feminine, meaning 'she dominates'.
domine
dominator
Who has power or control, often used for a man.
dominateur

Slang Meanings

Woman who has power or who imposes her will.
She's a true domina in this club, no one dares to contradict her decisions.
C'est une vraie domina dans ce club, personne n'ose contredire ses décisions.
Woman who is in charge in a relationship.
In their couple, she is the domina, she wears the pants.
Dans leur couple, c'est elle qui est la domina, c'est elle qui porte la culotte.